Submit your event at least two weeks in advance by going to do.savannahnow.com and under Savannah’s Calendar click on the “Add a Listing” link. The site will guide you through the rest of the process. Note: You might need to sign up for a free account, if you are not already registered to the savannahnow.com website. You can also mail to Community Calendar, P.O. Box 1088, Savannah, GA 31402. Community Announcements are printed daily in the Accent section as space allows. For information, call 652-0314.

NOV. 5

Annual Vernon Martin Blood Drive

Nov. 5-10 25 Tibet Ave. In honor of our military men and women and Veteran’s Day, the family and staff of Sgt. Vernon W. Martin requests your blood donation support at the American Red Cross Savannah Donor Center. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, noon-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

Savannah-Chatham Stars

7 p.m. Nov. 5. Historic Savannah Theatre. An Evening with the Savannah-Chatham Stars is an awe-inspiring event that brings together teachers, instructional support personnel and staff from across the school district to showcase their vocal talents. Enjoy a talent show in which vocalists from across the school district perform to raise money for a great cause. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling 912-233-7764. All proceeds benefit the Teacher of the Year and Instructional Support Person of the Year recognition programs.

Classes at the Coastal GA Center

6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 12. The Coastal Georgia Center will hold a class on business and professional writing on Mondays through Nov. 12. Resumes, cover letters, reports, presentations and correspondence will be covered. For more information, go to www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/creativewriting.html.

The Color Vibe 5K

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Get ready Savannah for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K Dec. 8 in Savannah. To register, go to www.thecolorvibe.com/savannah.php#.

Operation Sweaters for Veterans

Through Nov. 12. Bonaventure Funeral Home, 2520 Bonaventure Road. On Nov. 12 Americans throughout the world will commemorate Veterans Day, a day set aside to thank our nation’s veterans for service given and sacrifices made to protect the freedoms of our great nation. Bonaventure Funeral Home in conjunction with over 1000 Veterans & Family Memorial Care Providers nationwide is sponsoring their annual VFMC Operation Sweaters for Veterans initiative.

Through Veterans Day, Nov. 12 Bonaventure Funeral Home is collecting new or gently used sweaters and gloves to be delivered to local VA hospitals, VA homes and veterans service organizations.

Voter registration rides

The Savannah branch NAACP is offering rides to the Chatham County Voter Registration Office to obtain authorized identification for the November elections. The rides and the IDs are free. No documents are needed to acquire an ID. Call 912-233-4161 to schedule a ride.

Dickens Village Craft Festival

Applications for the juried craft festival can be picked up at Rincon City Hall or at First Baptist Church of Rincon. Booth fee is $25 and all proceeds go to missions. If you have questions call 912-826-5526 or 912-663-3716. Application deadline for craft booths is Nov. 5.

Coastal Georgia Center to hold art classes

6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 5- Dec. 3. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Jewelry Making with Precious Metal Clay will provide a chance for participants to explore the potential of Hadar’s ™ copper and bronze clays through the art of jewelry making. Focusing on texturing, building and burnout techniques, participants will explore the properties of metal clay and how it is suited to making creative elements, charms, clasps and beads that can be assembled into original pieces of jewelry. This is a great introductory workshop and well suited for beaders who want to personalize their work. The cost is $200 per person and includes materials. For more information, call 912-651-0942 or email, christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

NOV. 6

Essay Writing for the S.A.T. and A.C.T.

6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov.6-Nov.27. The Coastal Georgia Center. Essay Writing for the S.A.T. and A.C.T. will help high school juniors and seniors excel on the all-important writing section of the S.A.T, as well as on essays now required by most colleges and universities as part of the admissions process. (This class will be followed by Math and Critical Reading Prep classes in early 2013.) Tuesdays, Nov. 6 through Nov.27, from concluding just in time for the Dec. 1 S.A.T. exam. For more information on all of the courses, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html or contact jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu or Judy at 644-5967.

Annual Vernon Martin Blood Drive

Nov.5-10. 25 Tibet Ave. In honor of our military men and women and Veteran’s Day, the family and staff of Sgt. Vernon W. Martin requests your blood donation support at the American Red Cross Savannah Donor Center. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, 12-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

JC Lewis Ford’s 100th Anniversary

9 a.m. Nov. 6. JC Lewis Ford, 9505 Abercorn St. In Honor of JC Lewis Ford’s 100th Anniversary, The Low Country Region of the Horseless Carriage Club of America will Caravan over 30 Model T’s and 6 very rare earlier model Fords from The Inn at Ellis Square to JC Lewis Ford at 9505 Abercorn St. The early Ford models include a 1905 Model C, a 1905 Model F, a 1907 Model K, Model T Camper, Model T Veggie Delivery Wagon and a Model T Centerfoor. They will be on display at JC Lewis until 11:30 a.m.

NOV. 7

Holly Days Bazaar

10 a.m. Nov. 7 & Nov. 8. St. John’s Episcopal Church. The St. John’s Episcopal Church Women invite you to the 2012 Holly Days Bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 7 and 8. The festivities begin on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with tours of the church being offered until 2 p.m. both days. Shopping for crafts and garden specialties will continue during the hours of 10 a.m.-2 p.m., both days as well. Lunch is served Wednesday and Thursday in the Green-Meldrim House from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.

Annual Vernon Martin Blood Drive

Nov.5-10. 25 Tibet Ave. In honor of our military men and women and Veteran’s Day, the family and staff of Sgt. Vernon W. Martin requests your blood donation support at the American Red Cross Savannah Donor Center. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, 12-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

Plastic surgeon launches free seminars

6:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery, 900 Mohawk St. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr Meghan McGovern has been inspired to organize these two seminars which will share the reality behind surgical and non-invasive procedures. A panel of patients will be available for questions and demonstrations will also take place. While enjoying delicious refreshments and meeting the experts and other patients, guests will be invited to make a donation to the charity ‘Faith in Practice’. Every donation to the charity will receive tickets to be entered into the prize draw, which has prizes worth thousands of dollars. To register for either seminar, visit www.FabNew.me or call Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery 912-920 2090 or 912-681-7793.

Nov. 8

Annual Vernon Martin Blood Drive

Nov.5-10. 25 Tibet Ave. In honor of our military men and women and Veteran’s Day, the family and staff of Sgt. Vernon W. Martin requests your blood donation support at the American Red Cross Savannah Donor Center. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, 12-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

Holly Days Bazaar

10 a.m. Nov. 8. St. John’s Episcopal Church. The St. John’s Episcopal Church Women invite you to the 2012 Holly Days Bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 7 and 8. The festivities begin on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with tours of the church being offered until 2 p.m. both days. Shopping for crafts and garden specialties will continue during the hours of 10 a.m.-2 p.m., both days as well. Lunch is served Wednesday and Thursday in the Green-Meldrim House from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.

“The Hollow”

7 p.m. Nov. 8 and Nov. 9; 2 p.m. Nov.10. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. “The Hollow” by Agatha Chrisite will be performed at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 with dessert at 7 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m. The play will be performed again on Saturday, Nov. 10 with dessert at 2 p.m. and the show at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by contacting the church office by phone at 912-897-2835.

Microsoft Access

6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov.6 and Nov.8. The Coastal Georgia Center. Microsoft Access is the one Microsoft Office program that few applicants can claim on their resume. Learn how to use this powerful database program, so that you’ll stand out in the crowd. Tuesday and Thursday, Nov.6 and 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information on all of the courses, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html or contact jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu or Judy at 644-5967.

Information Session on Teacher Certificate Upgrades

6 p.m. Nov. 8. The Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. Armstrong’s College of Education “Teachers: Upgrade Your Certificate” information session will help educate certified teachers on how to earn a Master of Education degree to upgrade their certificate or add an endorsement to their certificate. The event will address all four of Armstrong’s Master of Education programs that lead to T-5 certification and the two endorsement programs. For more information, call 912-344-2568 or email greg.dziuban@armstrong.edu.

The 2nd Annual Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Savannah is just around the corner. Register your team today by visiting www.jbrwsavannah.kintera.org or by calling the local office at 678-237-4444. This community event is a great way to kick off the holiday season by doing something fun to fight the nation’s leading cause of disability. The festivities begin when registration opens at 8 a.m. at The Islands YMCA on Saturday, Nov. 17.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting

12 p.m. Nov. 8. Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, 11111 Abercorn St. Ext. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Savannah Chapter 249 November meeting will be held at Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, Nov. 8. The cost for a buffet lunch is $14.25. For more information, call 912-927-1767 or email jttcit@yahoo.com.

Evening of Hope

Nov. 8. Charles Morris Center. Evening of Hope will celebrate the lives of more than a dozen local cancer survivors, each wearing the latest trends from area boutiques during the event’s fashion show. The evening will also feature a silent auction and dinner provided by Live Oak Restaurant Group. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.hopesavannah.org.

Building Arts Lecture Series

5:30 p.m. Nov. 8. SCAD presents, “Making Space: Technology, Flexibility and Community in the Creative Economy” Nov. 8. Coleman Gutshall is director of strategic projects for Bernhardt Design, an internationally recognized leader in furniture design. Drawing from pop culture, industry research and personal observations, Gutshall will discuss the geography of the contemporary office and the role of spatial design in facilitating creativity and innovation. For more information, visit www.scadmoa.org or call 912-525-7191.

Savannah Children’s Choir to offer Master Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. St. Paul’s Church, 34th and Abercorn Streets. A Master Class is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s. The Master Class will provide currently-enrolled high school and college vocal majors a chance to perform for and work with a professional opera singer, who will review and critique their work. From the pool of applicants, eight singers will be selected to join the Master Class.

This Master Class opportunity is only open to currently-enrolled full-time high-school or college vocal or music majors. Application materials and instructions are available on the SCC’s website, www.savannahchoir.org. Completed applications are due Oct. 22, and singers will be notified of their selection by Wednesday, Oct.31. For more information, call 912-228-4758, email info@savannahchoir.org, or visit www.savannahchoir.org.

Oglethorpe Charter School Homecoming

4:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Oglethorpe Charter School, 7202 Central Ave. The Titan football team will play Coastal Middle School at 4:30 p.m. There will be concessions, spirit items, fund raising booths, and more at the site. Former students will have an opportunity to walk through the new building. There will be halftime performances by our Zumba team, the cheerleaders, and our Mighty Titan Marching Band.

NOV. 9

Annual Vernon Martin Blood Drive

Nov.5-10. 25 Tibet Ave. In honor of our military men and women and Veteran’s Day, the family and staff of Sgt. Vernon W. Martin requests your blood donation support at the American Red Cross Savannah Donor Center. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, 12-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

“The Hollow”

7 p.m. Nov. 8 and Nov. 9; 2 p.m. Nov.10. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. “The Hollow” by Agatha Chrisite will be performed at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 with dessert at 7 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m. The play will be performed again on Saturday, Nov. 10 with dessert at 2 p.m. and the show at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by contacting the church office by phone at 912-897-2835.

7 p.m. Nov. 9. Ogeechee Theatre, Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn St. The Office of International Education and its co-sponsors, the Germany Friendly Society and the German Heritage Society of Savannah, will welcome Dr. Andrea Mehränder, executive director of the Checkpoint Charlie Foundation, who will open a window to contemporary Berlin with her talk, “Reunified Berlin 23 Years After the Fall of the Wall.”

NOV. 10

Annual Vernon Martin Blood Drive

Nov.5-10. 25 Tibet Ave. In honor of our military men and women and Veteran’s Day, the family and staff of Sgt. Vernon W. Martin requests your blood donation support at the American Red Cross Savannah Donor Center. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, 12-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

9:30 a.m. Nov. 10. Savannah Harley Davidson, #6 Gateway Blvd., West. Savannah Harley Davidson is hosting the 2nd annual Poker Run as a part of the 2012 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes campaign for the American Diabetes Association on Nov. 10. The Progressive Ride will start and finish at Savannah Harley Davidson. The day of the event registration is from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. with the first bike out at 10:45 a.m. and last bike in and lunch starting at 12:30 p.m. Participation for this entertaining and memorable event is $20 per hand or $25 per couple and includes an ADA bracelet with BBQ lunch provided by Shane’s Rib Shack. All proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. For more information, contact Suzanne Willis at 912-353-8110, ext. 3093 or suwillis@diabetes.org.

Museum in the Moonlight

7-9 p.m. Nov. 10. Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Blvd. Ships of the Sea’s sixth annual nighttime open house will feature Regency-era English country music and dance in our new North Garden Assembly room. Wander through the Museum and the illuminated Scarbrough and North Gardens and enjoy Regency-era refreshments available for purchase. This event is free.

The Dancers will also sponsor a reticule-making workshop in the Museum’s classroom from 1-3 p.m. earlier in the day. A reticule is a small woman’s drawstring purse, and a fee of $20 covers the cost of the workshop and materials. Pre-registration is necessary and may be made by visiting www.theassemblydancers.com.

“The Hollow”

2 p.m. Nov.10. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. “The Hollow” by Agatha Chrisite will be performed at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 with dessert at 7 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m. The play will be performed again on Saturday, Nov. 10 with dessert at 2 p.m. and the show at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by contacting the church office by phone at 912-897-2835.

Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

1-4 p.m. Nov. 10. Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Rd. Everyone that loves to sing is invited to join the Savannah Sacred Harp Singers on Saturday, Nov.10 at Faith Primitive Baptist Church. All are welcome to participate or listen in on one of America’s most revered musical traditions. For more information call 912-655-0994 or visit www.savannahsacredharp.com.

Pirate Preview Open House

7:30 a.m. Nov. 10. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Fine Arts Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn St. Armstrong Atlantic State University will hold a Pirate Preview Open House for prospective students. At the Pirate Preview potential students can meet with Armstrong faculty, learn about admission and financial aid and tour the campus and residential housing. To see the day’s schedule of activities, visit www.armstrong.edu/pirate_preview.

The Color Vibe 5K

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Get ready Savannah for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K Dec. 8 in Savannah. To register, visit www.thecolorvibe.com/savannah.php#.

Telfair Art Fair

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov.10 and 12-4 p.m. Nov.11. This open-air styled event in the heart of historic downtown Savannah, Georgia, will feature 114 local and national artists around Telfair Square extending to Ellis Square. The Telfair Art Fair is free and open to the public on Saturday, Nov.10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11, from 12-4 p.m.

Operation Sweaters for Veterans

Nov. 1-Nov. 12. Bonaventure Funeral Home, 2520 Bonaventure Road. On Nov. 12 Americans throughout the world will commemorate Veterans Day, a day set aside to thank our nation’s veterans for service given and sacrifices made to protect the freedoms of our great nation. Bonaventure Funeral Home in conjunction with over 1000 Veterans & Family Memorial Care Providers nationwide is sponsoring their annual VFMC Operation Sweaters for Veterans initiative. Beginning Nov. 1 thru Veterans Day, Nov. 12 Bonaventure Funeral Home is collecting new or gently used sweaters and gloves to be delivered to local VA hospitals, VA homes and veterans service organizations.

Giving in Love, Inc. Drop and Drive Donation Event

12-3 p.m. Nov. 10. 48 W. Montgomery Cross Road, #101. Giving in Love, Inc. cordially invites you to join us for a From My Storehouse to Yours Drop and Drive Donation Event that will take place on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 48 W. Montgomery Cross Road, #101, (across from Kmart inside Parrott Plaza) from 12-3 p.m. During this time, we will be collecting donations for baby and toddler items. For additional information, please contact Tia McMillan at 912-388-1658 or email us at info@givinginlove.org.

Mercer Mania!

11 a.m. Nov. 10. Southwest Live Oak Public Library. The 2010 Ken Barnes produced, BBC TV, British version of the Johnny Mercer documentary “The Dreams on Me” will be shown free of charge Nov. 10 at Southwest Live Oak Public Library. In addition they will also screen a Johnny Mercer BBC TV “In Concert” TV program. For more information, call Bieba Appelbaum, 912-925-8305.

The St. Thomas Thrift Store is accepting requests from area charities for grants to be awarded at the end of December, 2012. The completed application and supporting documents must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2012 to be considered. Please contact Betty Ann Brooks at BettyAnn.Brooks@yahoo.com to obtain an application and instructions. Or an application maybe picked up at The St. Thomas Thrift Store, 1126 E. Montgomery Crossroads, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SMA Angels Charity Ball

6 p.m. Nov. 10. Savannah Marriott Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Blvd. The SMA Angels Charity Inc., a volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy is pleased to present the 15th Annual SMA Angels Charity Ball on Nov. 10. Guests will enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing with live entertainment by the Swingin’ Medallions and a silent and live auction. Individual tickets cost $80 and various sponsorship levels are available. All proceeds go to benefit Spinal Muscular Atrophy. To order tickets, visit www.smaangels.org, call 912-727-4SMA or email smacharity@aol.com.

Night at the Opera to benefit the Savannah Children’s Choir

Nov. 10. SCAD Museum of Art. On Saturday, Nov. 10, Metropolitan Opera star Keith Miller will present a concert titled “Night at the Opera” to benefit the Savannah Children’s Choir. The event, which includes a pre-concert Artist’s Talk, the concert, and a post-concert Artist’s Reception, will be held at the SCAD Museum of Art. Tickets are $75 per person, and are available at the SCC’s website, www.savannahchoir.org. For more information, contact the SCC at 912-233-3525.

NOV. 11

Emmaus House Empty Bowl event

Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 11. Emmaus House, 18 Abercorn St. Emmaus House is hosting its second annual Empty Bowl event. This is a fundraiser for Emmaus House soup kitchen, which serves breakfast to the homeless and the hungry in our community five mornings a week. Local artists have donated handmade ceramic bowls and a dozen local restaurants have donated delicious soup. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children. With that ticket, you get unlimited soup and a handmade ceramic bowl. For more info, call 912-495-8828 or visit unitedministriessavannah.org/second-annual-empty-bowl-event.

Ground breaking ceremony

3:30 p.m. Nov. 11. The Bloomingdale City Veterans Monument Committee will be holding a ground breaking ceremony for Bloomingdales First Veterans Memorial Monument. This will take place across the street from the Bloomindale City Hall (8 West Highway 80, Bloomingdale GA).

Diana Churchill to present lecture

4 p.m. Nov. 11. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St. Expert birdwatcher and Savannah Morning News columnist Diana Churchill invites the audience to journey with her into the world of marsh, sea, winding rivers, arching live oaks and pine forests in search of a deeper connection to this place and the birds that call it home. This lecture is inspired by Flannery O’Connor’s lifelong love of birds, particularly peacocks. The lectures are free and open to the public.

5 p.m. Nov. 11. Westin Hotel. The Coastal Jazz Association presents Bucky Pizzarelli at the Westin Nov. 11. He is recognized as a superior guitarist and one of the era’s most solid rhythm players. The cost is $10 and free for members. For more information, visit www.coastal-jazz.org.

NOV. 12

The World of a Slave

7 p.m. Nov. 12. Davenport House Museum. Martha Katz-Hyman, co-editor of “World of a Slave: Encyclopedia of the Material Life of Slaves in the United States” will speak on her work Nov. 12. The program is free but reservations are required. For more information, call 912-236-8097.

Classes at the Coastal GA Center

6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 12. The Coastal Georgia Center will hold a class on business and professional writing on Mondays through Nov. 12. Resumes, cover letters, reports, presentations and correspondence will be covered. For more information, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/creativewriting.html.

6 p.m. Nov. 12. Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. Armstrong Atlantic State University is proud to announce a special lecture from Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Jeffrey E. Phillips, assistant deputy chief of staff, G-1, on the Army staff; and former deputy commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division at Ft. Stewart in Hinesville, Ga. On Monday, Nov. 12 Phillips will deliver his talk, “The Imperative of Leadership,” at the Armstrong Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Operation Sweaters for Veterans

Nov. 1-Nov. 12. Bonaventure Funeral Home, 2520 Bonaventure Road. On Nov. 12 Americans throughout the world will commemorate Veterans Day, a day set aside to thank our nation’s veterans for service given and sacrifices made to protect the freedoms of our great nation. Bonaventure Funeral Home in conjunction with over 1000 Veterans & Family Memorial Care Providers nationwide is sponsoring their annual VFMC Operation Sweaters for Veterans initiative.

Beginning Nov. 1 thru Veterans Day, Nov. 12 Bonaventure Funeral Home is collecting new or gently used sweaters and gloves to be delivered to local VA hospitals, VA homes and veterans service organizations.

Chatham County Farm Bureau meeting

6 p.m. Nov. 12. 1102 Shannon Ave. Chatham County Farm Bureau is holding their Annual Board Meeting on Monday, Nov.12. It will be held at the office on Shannon Avenue. All Members are welcome to attend.

NOV. 13

Plastic surgeon launches free seminars

6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Georgia State University E-Zone 58E Main St., Statesboro. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr Meghan McGovern has been inspired to organize these two seminars which will share the reality behind surgical and non-invasive procedures. A panel of patients will be available for questions and demonstrations will also take place. While enjoying delicious refreshments and meeting the experts and other patients, guests will be invited to make a donation to the charity ‘Faith in Practice’. Every donation to the charity will receive tickets to be entered into the prize draw, which has prizes worth thousands of dollars. To register for either seminar, visit www.FabNew.me or call Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery 912-920 2090 or 912-681-7793.

The 2nd Annual Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Savannah is just around the corner. Register your team today by visiting www.jbrwsavannah.kintera.org or by calling the local office at 678-237-4444. This community event is a great way to kick off the holiday season by doing something fun to fight the nation’s leading cause of disability. The festivities begin when registration opens at 8 a.m. at The Islands YMCA on Saturday, Nov. 17.

The Color Vibe 5K

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Get ready Savannah for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K Dec. 8 in Savannah. To register, visit www.thecolorvibe.com/savannah.php#.

GIS Day Savannah 2012

2-3 p.m. Nov. 14. 165th Airlift Wing, Davidson Drive off of Dean Forest Road. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Savannah Area GIS will host the 6th Annual local celebration of GIS Day at the 165th Airlift Wing. Held each year on the Wednesday of National Geographic Society’s Geography Awareness Week, GIS Day is a global event that celebrates the widespread use of geospatial technology. The general public is invited to attend GIS Day and admission is free. For more information, contact Noel Perkins at 912-651-1477 or visit www.gisdaysavannah.org.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov.17-Dec.6. The Coastal Georgia Center. Photoshop Basics introduces the different tools for editing photographs and will cover layers and basic editing to improve images. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov.17 to Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information on all of the courses, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html or contact jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu or Judy at 644-5967.

NOV. 18

Nicol Nixon Augusté to present lecture

4 p.m. Nov. 18. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St. SCAD Liberal Arts professor Nicol Nixon Augusté will explore the concept of grace in Flannery O’Connor’s life through the eyes of Sister Loretta Costa, a close friend and piano teacher of the prolific writer. In this recently-conducted interview, Sister Loretta reveals new insight into O’Connor’s approach to suffering, writing and Catholicism.

NOV. 20

Tybee for the Holidays

Experience Tybee Island in a different light! For the fourth consecutive year, Tybee for the Holidays will offer plenty of family-friendly fun to brighten the holiday season. Special holiday activities planned from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day make the holiday season an ideal time to visit Tybee Island. For more information about Tybee for the Holidays and for a complete schedule of events, please visit www.TybeeVisit.com or www.TybeeForTheHolidays.com.

“Weight of the Nation” screening

5:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Southwest Library, behind Savannah Mall. There will be a screening of “The Weight Of The Nation”, Nov. 20. It is an exclusive multi-part series addressing the national obesity epidemic. For more information on the film, visit www.hbo.com/theweightofthenation.

NOV. 21

UniverSoul Circus presents “US”

Nov. 21-25. National Guard Armory in Savannah. UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style all inspired by reflections of the world around US. The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with hop-hop flair from Guinea, and hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa – will be performing from Nov. 21-25 at the National Guard Armory in Savannah. Tickets will be available starting Oct. 12 via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

NOV. 22

UniverSoul Circus presents “US”

Nov. 21-25. National Guard Armory in Savannah. UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style all inspired by reflections of the world around US. The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with hop-hop flair from Guinea, and hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa – will be performing from Nov. 21-25 at the National Guard Armory in Savannah. Tickets will be available starting Oct. 12 via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

NOV. 23

UniverSoul Circus presents “US”

Nov. 21-25. National Guard Armory in Savannah. UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style all inspired by reflections of the world around US. The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with hop-hop flair from Guinea, and hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa – will be performing from Nov. 21-25 at the National Guard Armory in Savannah. Tickets will be available starting Oct. 12 via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

NOV. 24

UniverSoul Circus presents “US”

Nov. 21-25. National Guard Armory in Savannah. UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style all inspired by reflections of the world around US. The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with hop-hop flair from Guinea, and hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa – will be performing from Nov. 21-25 at the National Guard Armory in Savannah. Tickets will be available starting Oct. 12 via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Nov. 21-25. National Guard Armory in Savannah. UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style all inspired by reflections of the world around US. The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with hop-hop flair from Guinea, and hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa – will be performing from Nov. 21-25 at the National Guard Armory in Savannah. Tickets will be available starting Oct. 12 via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

NOV. 29

Tybee for the Holidays

Experience Tybee Island in a different light! For the fourth consecutive year, Tybee for the Holidays will offer plenty of family-friendly fun to brighten the holiday season. Special holiday activities planned from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day make the holiday season an ideal time to visit Tybee Island. For more information about Tybee for the Holidays and for a complete schedule of events, please visit www.TybeeVisit.com or www.TybeeForTheHolidays.com.

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Get ready Savannah for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K Dec. 8 in Savannah. To register, visit www.thecolorvibe.com/savannah.php#.

Holiday Wreath Embellishment Workshop

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 29. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Consider growing plants in your garden that can be used to “beef-up” your ordinary fir wreath this December. Using a pre-made fir wreath and form as the foundation, embellish the green needles with extraordinary foliage textures and colors. Registrants will learn the basic steps to wreath-making with a concentration on using common garden plant cuttings to create a more professional, dynamic wreath to hang on the front door. Workshop fee includes the cost of a 24-inch fir wreath as well as various dried and fresh-cut greenery to make a personal masterpiece. Please bring gloves and a small wire cutters. $20 per student.

NOV. 30

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

8 p.m. Nov. 30. All Walks of Life (AWOL) and The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Directed by Jonathan Johnson. The show opens up on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. with additional dates on Dec. 1, 7, 8 and matinee shows at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. For more information visit www.awolinc.org or call 912-303-4987 or email djordan@awolinc.org. Tickets are available for purchase at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.

DEC. 1

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

8 p.m. Dec.1. All Walks of Life (AWOL) and The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Directed by Jonathan Johnson. The show opens up on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. with additional dates on Dec. 1, 7, 8 and matinee shows at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. For more information visit www.awolinc.org or call 912-303-4987 or email djordan@awolinc.org. Tickets are available for purchase at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.

Build Gingerbread Houses With Habitat

2 p.m. Dec. 1. JcPenney’s Court, Oglethorpe Mall. Habitat for Humanity Savannah, along with partners Oglethorpe Mall and Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Café, invite families to craft their own gingerbread dream house during a workshop at Oglethorpe Mall on Dec. 1. A per-participant donation of $20 is required. All workshop proceeds will help build homes for families in need. Walk-ins are accepted, but advance registration is encouraged given space limitations. To reserve your spot, please contact Michelle Hunter at (912) 353-8122 or hunter@habitatsavannah.org.

Holiday Wreath Embellishment Workshop

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 1. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Registrants will learn the basic steps to wreath-making with a concentration on using common garden plant cuttings to create a more professional, dynamic wreath to hang on the front door. Workshop fee includes the cost of a 24-inch fir wreath as well as various dried and fresh-cut greenery to make a personal masterpiece. Please bring gloves and a small wire cutters. The cost is $20 per person. Call 912-921-5460 to register.

December Nights and Holiday Lights

Dusk-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, Dec. 1-23. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Join us for 11 nights as we illuminate the gardens with holiday lights and music. All proceeds will go to fund the Children’s Garden at the Bamboo Farm. $10 per car $15 per mini-van, commercial vehicles $5 per person.

DEC. 2

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

3 p.m. Dec.2. All Walks of Life (AWOL) and The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Directed by Jonathan Johnson. The show opens up on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. with additional dates on Dec. 1, 7, 8 and matinee shows at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. For more information visit www.awolinc.org or call 912-303-4987 or email djordan@awolinc.org. Tickets are available for purchase at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.

DEC. 7

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

8 p.m. Dec.7. All Walks of Life (AWOL) and The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Directed by Jonathan Johnson. The show opens up on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. with additional dates on Dec. 1, 7, 8 and matinee shows at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. For more information visit www.awolinc.org or call 912-303-4987 or email djordan@awolinc.org. Tickets are available for purchase at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.

8 p.m. Dec.8. All Walks of Life (AWOL) and The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Directed by Jonathan Johnson. The show opens up on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. with additional dates on Dec. 1, 7, 8 and matinee shows at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. For more information visit www.awolinc.org or call 912-303-4987 or email djordan@awolinc.org. Tickets are available for purchase at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.

Tybee for the Holidays

Experience Tybee Island in a different light! For the fourth consecutive year, Tybee for the Holidays will offer plenty of family-friendly fun to brighten the holiday season. Special holiday activities planned from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day make the holiday season an ideal time to visit Tybee Island. For more information about Tybee for the Holidays and for a complete schedule of events, please visit www.TybeeVisit.com or www.TybeeForTheHolidays.com.

December Nights and Holiday Lights

Dusk-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, Dec. 1-23. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Join us for 11 nights as we illuminate the gardens with holiday lights and music. All proceeds will go to fund the Children’s Garden at the Bamboo Farm. $10 per car $15 per mini-van, commercial vehicles $5 per person.

Hypertufa Class with Bob Izzo

10-11 a.m. Dec. 8. Bamboo Farm and Costal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Hypertufa is a lightweight anthropic rock made from various aggregates bonded together. Hypertufa is intended as a manufactured substitute for natural tufa, which is a very porous limestone rock favorable for plant growth. Join Master Gardener Bob Izzo and learn how to make your own hypertufa garden container. The cost is $15 per person. Call 912-921-5460 to register.

DEC. 9

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

3 p.m. Dec.9. All Walks of Life (AWOL) and The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Directed by Jonathan Johnson. The show opens up on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. with additional dates on Dec. 1, 7, 8 and matinee shows at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 9. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. For more information visit www.awolinc.org or call 912-303-4987 or email djordan@awolinc.org. Tickets are available for purchase at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.

Dusk-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, Dec. 1-23. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Join us for 11 nights as we illuminate the gardens with holiday lights and music. All proceeds will go to fund the Children’s Garden at the Bamboo Farm. $10 per car $15 per mini-van, commercial vehicles $5 per person.

DEC. 21

Tybee for the Holidays

Experience Tybee Island in a different light! For the fourth consecutive year, Tybee for the Holidays will offer plenty of family-friendly fun to brighten the holiday season. Special holiday activities planned from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day make the holiday season an ideal time to visit Tybee Island. For more information about Tybee for the Holidays and for a complete schedule of events, please visit www.TybeeVisit.com or www.TybeeForTheHolidays.com.

December Nights and Holiday Lights

Dusk-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, Dec. 1-23. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Join us for 11 nights as we illuminate the gardens with holiday lights and music. All proceeds will go to fund the Children’s Garden at the Bamboo Farm. $10 per car $15 per mini-van, commercial vehicles $5 per person.

ONGOING

Harbour Lights Dancing

Second and fourth Friday of each month. City of Port Wentworth Community House. If you are interested in Line dancing or square dancing please call Larry O’Pry at 912-429-0492. Dancing takes place in the City of Port Wentworth Community House every second and fourth Friday of each month.

2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Second Sunday of each month. Bonaventure Cemetery. Bonaventure Historical Society conducts tours of Bonaventure Cemetery on the second Sunday of each month. Tours begin at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Each tour lasts about an hour and there is no charge, but donations are welcome. Tour dates are: Nov. 11; Dec. 9. For more information, call 912-927-6145 or 912-236-2705 or email lhadwin@earthlink.net.

Second LIFE Thrift Store

Saturdays. Second Life, 308 Central Ave., Guyton. LIFE Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a focus of giving people with disabilities the tools that will enable them to be more independent. Your purchase from Second LIFE will go for home modifications such as wheelchair ramps, door widening, roll-in showers and assistive technology. LIFE Inc. was established 25 years ago in Savannah. LIFE’s service area is 11 counties. Donations of children’s clothes, sizes infant to 16, will be accepted by calling 912-772-4162. No stains or tears please. Monetary donations are also welcome.

Psychotronic Film Night

8 p.m. Every Wednesday. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah shows obscure and/or under-appreciated films from around the world every Wednesday. Whether extremely well-made or “so bad they’re good,” their selections are always rare, unique and memorable. Check their Facebook page for updated listings. For more information, call 912-232-4447 or visit www.sentientbean.com/events/view/1433.

MOMSNext Meeting

10-11:30 a.m. First and third Monday of each month. Islands YMCA, 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. MOMSnext invites moms to come, just as they are, to experience personal growth and practical help relevant to mothering during the school-aged years. Childcare provided upon request. For more information, call 912-898-4344 or email kymmccarty@hotmail.com.

11 a.m. First and third Thursday of each month. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 U.S. 80. Come and network with us. All business owners welcome. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-308-6768 or visit www.topnconnections.org.

Puppet Shows

10-11 a.m. Every Friday. Puppet People Party Place, 3119 Furber Ave, Thunderbolt. There will be an interactive puppet show, tour of the studio and mom and me puppet craft. Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred. Cost: $10; $8 second child; Parents free. For more information, call 912-355-3366 or email Puppets@PuppetPeople.com.

Forsyth Farmers’ Market

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Every Saturday. Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Bull Street and West Park Avenue. Farmers and local vendors will be at the south end of Forsyth Park. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. Free to browse. For more information, visit www.forsythfarmersmarket.org.

Savannah Women’s Business Network

11 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Exchange Tavern, 6710 Waters Ave. Come and join us for our luncheon/networking event. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-572-2362 or visit www.pnconnections.org.

Weekend cannon firings

9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, three times daily. Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. 80. The park features the nation’s largest fully functional reproduction cannon. Historic weapon demonstrations follow historic guidelines and portray uniforms and equipment of the Civil War. Cost: $5 entrance free, ages 15 and under free. For more information, call 912-786-5787 or visit www.nps.gov/fopu.

Jazz music

7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 111 West Bay St. The Kim Polote’s jazz trio will be playing the music of Johnny Mercer. For more information, call 912-721-4800 or visit www.ruthschris.com.

4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Southwest Chatham Branch Library, 14097 Abercorn St. These sessions are filled with stories, songs, music and activities, especially for ages five to ten. For more information, call 912-925-8305

2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St. Learn the art, history and technique to making quilts. For more information, call 912-447-5711.

Savannah Sings!

7-9 p.m. Every Thursday. Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. (meeting room-lower level). Open to all female singers. For more information, call 912-598-3005.

Toddler Third Thursday

10-11:30 a.m. Every third Thursday. The Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. This program is designed especially for preschoolers ages three to five and their adult companions. Toddlers will explore artwork from both our permanent and temporary exhibitions followed by a visit to the Jepson Education Studios. Cost is $5 per child with adult admission. For more information, call 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org.

In collaboration with Coastal Empire Goodwill Industries. Free and open to the public, all classes are held at HAS Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. For more information, call 912-232-4232, Ext. 115 or visit www.savannahpha.com.

The Market at Trustees’ Gardens

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. The market, 10 East Broad St., next to the Pirates’ House Restaurant. The Market features local organic produce, food products, arts and crafts, live music, health and wellness information, and cooking demonstrations from local restaurants. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. For more information, call 912-443-3253, email mcastro@trusteesgarden.com or visit www.trusteesmarket.com.

First Friday for Folk Music

7:30 -9:30 p.m. First Friday of each month. First Presbyterian Church, 520 East Washington Ave. Sponsored by the Savannah Folk Music Society, this smoke-free, alcohol-free and family-friendly event features local and touring folk musicians. Recommended donation of $2 per person. For more information, call 912-786-6953 or visit www.savannahfolk.org.

9 a.m. Every Wednesday. Safe Kids Savannah, 420 Mall Blvd. Child car seat safety inspections are held by certified child passenger safety technicians. They will help examine child safety seats for recalls and to make sure the seats are installed correctly. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 912-356-2160 or visit www.safekidssavannah.org.

Dance Party

8 p.m. Every first and third Thursday. Savannah Ballroom, 11 Travis St. Come on out for dance parties at the Savannah Ballroom. Cost is $10 per person and $15 per couple. All ages welcome. For more information, call 912-335-3335 or visit www.savannahballroomdancing.com.